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title: Pipedream (API Key) - How do I link my account?
sidebarTitle: Pipedream (API Key)
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# Overview

To authenticate with Pipedream (API Key), you need:
1. **API key** - A key that grants Nango permission to interact with Pipedream's APIs resources and services.

This guide will walk you through obtaining your API key within Pipedream.

### Prerequisites:

- You must have an account with Pipedream.

### Instructions:

#### Step 1: Finding Your API Key
1. Log in to your [Pipedream](https://pipedream.com/auth/login) account.
2. Navigate to the [User Settings](https://pipedream.com/settings/user) page.
3. Locate your **API Key** on this page.
<img src="/integrations/all/pipedream/api_key.png" />

#### Step 2: Enter credentials in the Connect UI

Once you have your **API Key**:
1. Open the form where you need to authenticate with Pipedream (API Key).
2. Enter your **API Key** in its respective field.
3. Submit the form, and you should be successfully authenticated.


<img src="/integrations/all/pipedream/form.png" style={{maxWidth: "450px" }}/>

You are now connected to Pipedream (API Key).
 